The hearts of the fans are not only concerned with the victory or defeat of the game, but also the health of the players. In this matchup, Taishan was eager for an away victory, and Fernando became a key piece in Choi Kang-hee's hands. However, Fernando's injured expression and the silence of his teammates seemed to foretell a lot of trouble. After the match, speculations about Fernando's season-ending injury were rampant on the internet. Whether it was true or not, the authoritative media and head coach Choi Kang-hee gave the answer!
According to Taishan Evening News, Fernando's injury is actually not serious, only being pushed by the opponent, the pain is unavoidable, but the post-match examination showed no major damage, enough to cope with the next round of the match with Kawasaki Striker. Head Coach Choi Kang-hee also confirmed the news, emphasizing that Fernando's injury is not serious and that the rumors of a season-ending injury are not true. Fans can rest assured.
Looking ahead to the next round of matches, Taishan are expecting Fernando to continue his excellent performance from the previous match and help his team beat Kawasaki Frontale. Under the AFC Champions League system, the away goal rule has been abolished, so even if they are down 2-3 at home, Taishan will still have a chance to advance as long as they win more than one game in the second round. Even in the worst case scenario, where both sides go into a penalty shootout, Taishan still retains hope. May Taishan keep their fighting spirit and persevere until the last moment, and the victory will finally belong to them who have fought tirelessly!
